Bafra Beach in Northern Cyprus
One of the most beautiful beaches in Northern Cyprus with rich infrastructure, located at the beginning of the stunning Karpas Peninsula.
Bafra is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Northern Cyprus thanks to its pristine beaches, rich history, and relaxed atmosphere. Far from the hustle and bustle of Kyrenia and Famagusta, Bafra is a haven for those seeking to escape the noise.
Beach and Infrastructure
The Bafra municipality boasts not only a very beautiful public beach with sunbeds and snack bars. Each of these places has showers, changing cabins, and toilets. For an additional fee, you can rent sunbeds with umbrellas.
In addition, there is a picturesque coastline with a small lighthouse and even the remains of a Phoenician temple in the open air!
The authorities plan to encourage the construction of new hotels, golf courses, and other similar infrastructure projects here, as well as the creation of a nature reserve.
What’s interesting near Bafra Beach?
Among the places that can be reached quite easily and relatively quickly, the following stand out. You can read detailed articles about these locations by clicking on the links in the titles.
Ancient City of Salamis
This ancient city, dating back to the 6th century BC, was one of Cyprus' most important ports. In this city, you can visit the remains of temples, baths, houses, and other historical buildings.
Monastery of Apostle Barnabas
This monastery, built in the 6th century AD, is named after one of Jesus Christ's apostles. Today, it serves as a museum of icons.
Kantara Castle
Built in the Middle Ages, this castle is located at the top of a hill with a view of the Mediterranean Sea not only from the south but also from the north — on a clear day, you can see almost the entire Karpas Peninsula and the sea from both sides.
Hotels near Bafra Beach
Here, luxury 5-star hotels, themed hotels, and design hotels with half-board or all-inclusive options are mostly available. Here are some of the most interesting ones.
- Kaya Artemis Resort & Casino Hotel
- Noah’s Ark Deluxe Hotel & Spa
- Limak Cyprus Deluxe Hotel
- Concorde Luxury Resort & Casino
- Thalassa Beach Resort
How to Get to Bafra Beach
From Famagusta and Iskele, there are dolmushes — small minibuses. However, they are not very frequent and do not operate regularly.
The best option is to drive. If you don’t have your own car, here are companies where you can rent a car. The location of the beach can be found below the text, parking coordinates in front of the beach: 35.367552630346474, 34.07771895516513.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bafra Beach
How much does it cost to enter Bafra Beach?
The beach is public and therefore free. However, in different parts of the beach, there are equipped areas with sunbeds, umbrellas, showers, and toilets. While the shower and toilet may be freely accessible, you will have to pay for a sunbed with an umbrella.
What do the Greeks call Bafra?
In Greek, the settlement around which the beach is located is called Vokolidha, written in English as Vokolida, in Greek — Βοκολίδα.
What festivals are held at Bafra Beach?
There are three main festivals, and they are annual. These are the Bafra International Music Festival (in July), Bafra Traditional Food Festival (in August), and Bafra Grape Festival (in September).
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Born and raised in Yekaterinburg, visited more than 40 countries, lived in the USA for some time, and in 2022, moved to Northern Cyprus. Education: Ural State University (now Ural Federal University), Faculty of Political Science and Sociology. Professional Experience: Since 2008, worked in the…
